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Baitball Blogger

(52,183 posts)
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 01:52 PM 13 hrs ago

In Trump's speech, did anyone catch him spreading the blame to members of his inside

circle that claimed that Iran was ready to strike? Specifically, he mentioned Kushner, Witkoff and Hegseth.

This is mind boggling that a president would listen to his yes men and not confer with the intelligence agencies; and then blames his insiders when it all goes to shit.

Can we all agree that Trump's con job system has hit a snag and he is out of his depth?

Trump shifts Iran attack blame to advisers

President Donald Trump said advisers pushed him toward ordering strikes on Iran, shifting responsibility to key officials. He named negotiator Steve Witkoff, adviser Jared Kushner, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The remarks came as tensions remain high following US military action against Iran.

Speaking at a press conference in Florida, Trump said the situation with Iran had rapidly reached a “point of no return.” He explained that discussions with Witkoff, Kushner, and Hegseth convinced him that Iran was preparing to attack the United States. Trump said he believed Iran would have launched an attack within a week if the United States had not acted first.

The US president also claimed that American strikes destroyed 51 Iranian naval vessels. He said Iranian drone attacks had dropped by 83 percent after targeting Iran’s drone manufacturing facilities. Trump added that the United States possesses inexpensive interceptors capable of countering Iranian drone threats.

Furthermore, Trump warned Iran against disrupting global oil supplies or closing the Strait of Hormuz. He said the United States would respond with strong military action if such moves occurred. Trump also noted that some oil-related sanctions might be eased to stabilize global energy prices.

https://dailytimes.com.pk/1462474/trump-shifts-iran-attack-blame-to-advisers/

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In Trump's speech, did anyone catch him spreading the blame to members of his inside (Original Post) Baitball Blogger 13 hrs ago OP
Is Witkoff actually a government employee? Jared isn't. underpants 12 hrs ago #1
He's been out of his depth since pre-school CanonRay 12 hrs ago #2
Jared's an advisor again? Retrograde 12 hrs ago #3
He can blame whomever he wants - the end result is still his, whether he likes it or not mdbl 12 hrs ago #4
Everyone else's fault, not his MustLoveBeagles 12 hrs ago #5
He only remembers things that support his disasterous actions pat_k 12 hrs ago #6
I thought it was a success... lame54 12 hrs ago #7
It distinctly felt like he was weak in his speech. Baitball Blogger 12 hrs ago #8

Retrograde

(11,414 posts)
3. Jared's an advisor again?
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 02:06 PM
12 hrs ago

Does that mean we’re paying him, or does he grift on his own time?

mdbl

(8,564 posts)
4. He can blame whomever he wants - the end result is still his, whether he likes it or not
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 02:10 PM
12 hrs ago

Now will the Magats hold him responsible? EF No.

MustLoveBeagles

(15,896 posts)
5. Everyone else's fault, not his
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 02:15 PM
12 hrs ago

And to think 77,000,000 Americans thought this imbecile was a better choice than Kamala. what could possibly go wrong?

pat_k

(13,214 posts)
6. He only remembers things that support his disasterous actions
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 02:15 PM
12 hrs ago

He occupies a fantasy world where his brilliance and power is unrivalled. It is a world devoid of compassion and meaningful human experience. A world constructed by his malignant narcissism and psychopathic cruelty.

If he does "it" -- whatever "it" may be -- it is destined to be wildly successful (the most successful "it" in the history of the planet).

He only hears what he wants to hear. Occasionally, he is talked down from this or that impulse, but once he makes a decision, it is the most brilliant and best decision ever made.

Any information that didn't support that -- any cautions or doubt -- leading up to the decision, are completely blocked out. As is any blowback. Criticism is all "fake" because his eggshell ego would crumble in a heap if any doubt about his own power and brilliance were allowed to sneak through.

It is his mental illness, not his stupidity that makes him incapable of seeing the shit show the world is seeing. He actually believes the delusion that all "problems" that might arise from this or that action will be solved with a snap of his fingers. He is just that brilliant and powerful.

And when his brilliant "solutions" fail, it's not his fault. It is the fault of others who failed to stumble over each other to kiss his feet (tears in their eyes) in recognition of his brilliant "moves."

lame54

(39,582 posts)
7. I thought it was a success...
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 02:29 PM
12 hrs ago

Is he admitting failure and trying to find a way out?
The flip flops are coming fast

Baitball Blogger

(52,183 posts)
8. It distinctly felt like he was weak in his speech.
Tue Mar 10, 2026, 02:42 PM
12 hrs ago

I do believe that behind the scenes Republicans are moving in and pressuring him to back off. And I have no doubt that it's the fear of what is going to happen to the economy that is driving the pressure.

It makes me sick to think that in the end, it is Wall Street that will move in to stop wayward Republican presidents. Pam Bondi wasn't wrong in seeing the connection. Only in saying it out loud.

And if Wall Street will sit back and only move in at the last minute to put a Republican president in check, what pressure is it applying to Democratic presidents for attempting to do good in this country?

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